New Delhi: Vat Savitri Vrat is dedicated to Savitri, who had rescued her husband from the clutches of Lord Yama, the God of death.
Vat Savitri Vrat is observed on the Amavasya Tithi in the month of Jyeshtha (as per the Purnimant calendar).
Those who follow Amavasyant calendar celebrate this festival on the Purnima Tithi of Jyeshtha month.
The date may vary annually in the Gregorian calendar, like Vat Savitri Vrat dates, Tithi timings and their significance.
What happens on this day?
On this day, married women keep fast (vrat), worship the Banyan tree (vat vriksh), tie a sacred thread (kalava) around its trunk and pray for the long lives of their husband.
Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat
The date may vary according to the Purnimant and Amavasyant calendars and the dates may fall fifteen days apart. However, the importance of the festival doesn’t change.
Why is the vrat dedicated to Savitri?
The Vat Savitri Vrat is dedicated to Savitri, wife of Satyawan. She is worshipped for defeating Lord Yama, the God of death. According to Hindu mythology, it is said that it was her devotion and conviction that had compelled Yamraj to restore her husband’s life.
When will Vat Savitri Vrat be celebrated?
Vata Savitri Amavasya: May 30, 2022 (Monday)
Vat Savitri Purnima Vrat: June 14, 2022 (Tuesday)
Vat Savitri Vrat Tithi 2022
Amavasya Tithi Begins – 02:54 PM on May 29, 2022
Amavasya Tithi Ends – 04:59 PM on May 30, 2022
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